Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| PIC--4330B | 12/01/2008 | 10028285 | Chevrolet: unable to relearn the brake pedal position (bpp) sensor. *pe | 03/20/2009 | |
| PIC-4330A | 07/01/2008 | 10026163 | Gmc: unable to relearn the brake pedal position (bpp) sensor. have difficulty performing the brake pedal position (bpp) relearn. models chevrolets, pontiacs and saturns. *pe | 10/03/2008 | |
| 4658 | 12/01/2008 | PIC-4658A | 10023415 | Adjustable pedals will not adjust inoperative. *nj updated 3/13/09. *pe | 12/10/2007 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| SB-08-05-22-009A | 06/01/2009 | 10032206 | Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: intermittently brake lights (stop lamps) do not function correctly, extended travel to shift out of park, cruise control inoperative, dtcs c0161/c0277 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe | 02/17/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 02/11/2013 | |||
| I have a 2007 chevy malibu and am having problems with my brake lights. currently my brake lights don't illuminate when i step on the brake pedal, but will illumnate when i take my foot off the brake pedal. sometimes brake lights will stay on during my entire drive whether or not i'm using the brake pedal. happens randomly, with no discernable causes. article in fox news dated 3/13/2013 ( http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/03/13/bad-brake-lights-could-force-recall-over-one-million-gm-cars/#ixzz2nus7qu5s ) indicates nhtsa is actively researching possible recalls, but calls to my dealer and gm customer care we of no use. both my dealer and gm customer care told me there were no active recalls, and that i just need to get the problem fixed myself and then i could request reimbursement at a future date if any recall did happen. it's disappointing that a company as large as gm wouldn't proactively help their customers when a known problem exists in a large number of vehicles. also mentioned in this article were problems concerning the cruise control. my cruise control will randomly stop working, or not even allow me the option of using cruise. this is not as big of a safety concern as the brake light issue, but again, mention of this problem occuring is one more reason i believe gm should be more proactive in helping their customers deal with the specific issues and concerns already being address/investigated by the nhtsa. | |||
| 09/24/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when driving at any speed and the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes lights would illuminate and remain illuminated at all times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a private mechanic. the dealer was notified of the failure who stated that any diagnostic or repair on the vehicle was at the contact's expense and offered no assistance. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 40,000. kmj | |||
| 09/24/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at any speed and the brake pedal was press the brakes lights were illuminated and stayed on at all the time when the brakes were depress. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a private mechanic. the dealer was notified of the failure who stated that any diagnostic or repair on the vehicle was at the contact cost and offered no assistance. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that there was not any recall for the failure and the vehicle was not under any warranty and offered no additional assistance. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 40,000. lg | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 07/01/2010 | |||
| Brake light do with cruise control something like....... chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: intermittently brake lights (stop lamps) do not function correctly, extended travel to shift out of park, cruise control inoperative, dtcs c0161/c0277 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 45000 | ||
| The following codes are active; p0463 fuel level sensor a circuit high input, b0561 abs $43 sys disabled and c0561 sys disabled issues. the fuel gauge was fluctuating, but has now stopped working. the service engine soon light came on and will not reset to off. the service seat belt warning message came on. the problems were intermittent prior to 50,000 miles, but now, just after 50,000 miles nothing resets. i have found that this is a common problem and the repairs are very expensive, yet nothing has been done to convince gm to recall and make repairs. we own a 2006 malibu with 35,000 miles on it. now, i'm worried that it is going to have the same problem as our 2007 malibu. and, who wants to face those repair bills! | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit abnormal noises when steering and driving over bumps at approximately 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the front stabilizer bar was faulty and the front calipers were not properly releasing. the contact was also informed that the front calipers were burned and creating a fire hazard. in addition, the contact was informed that the master cylinder may be defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000. kmj | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that she would hear noises while steering and driving over bumps at approximately 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the front stabilizer bar was faulty and the front calipers were not properly releasing. the contact was also informed that the front calipers were burned and creating a fire hazard. in addition, the contact was informed that the master cylinder may be defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000. sm. | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 45341 | ||
| Mid-june, 2011:vehicle was making a roaring noise: the result was that the front wheel bearings were broken end of august 2011: difficulty turning the steering wheel accompanied by a loud grinding sound,the result was that the steering shaft and outer tie rod were broken and had to be replaced. september 2011: extreme difficulty applying brakes, on occasion would appear normal. had 3 brake inspections done within a week and a half period. when brakes no longer would operate , tit was determined that the master cylinder needed to be replaced.4 | |||
| 03/15/2009 | 52000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal. unexpectedly, the vehicle began to fishtail. the driver was able to gain control of the vehicle. whenever the brakes were applied with excessive force, the failure would recur. the failure resulted in a crash on one occasion. the driver sustained severe injuries and was transported to the hospital. the ambulance and police were called to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was damaged and towed to a body shop. the cause of the failure has not yet been determined. the failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was unavailable. | |||
| 01/27/2009 | 31933 | 1 | |
| Driving 2007 chevrolet malibu when another vehicle pulled out of side street proceeded to engage brakes and vehicle skidded out of control causing accident. a b s failure and traction control failure causing vehicle to be total loss. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2006 | 22300 | 1 | |
| When applied right front brake locked up and left skid mark 4 feet long,no other brake wheel left any skid mark. it skidded with my wife when she had to slam on brakes on november 15th 2008 around 7:45pm it slid side ways almost causing a terrible wreck. it was on dry pavement she was traveling around 52-54 mph,it did this before with me driving i almost hit a sport utility vehicle who pulled out of a driveway in front of my path. the dealer checked it but said the computer showed nothing wrong with the brakes. *tr | |||
| 04/16/2008 | 313 | 1 | |
| I was driving a 2007 chevrolet malibu undercover police car. i was chasing an armed robbery suspect and was driving 53 mph according to the accident investigation. i left solid dark black skid marks for over a hundred feet prior to my impact. the anti-lock brakes failed and there was no discernible difference between the vehicle i was driving an one not equipped with anti-lock brakes. after about eighty feet of solid skid and no steering control, i was forced to release the brake peddle slightly to gain steering so i would not strike the car in front of me squarely on the drivers door, possibly killing the elderly driver, who ran a stop sign in front of me. i was knocked unconscious and air lifted to the hospital due to my injuries. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/02/2006 | 21000 | 4 | 05/31/2006 |
| Purchased car 5/06 ,returned to the dealer 30 days later with with severe brake and rotor damage. i have since then replaced the brakes and rotors 3 times, and my car was a another dealer who found that a clamp was left on the brake line which caused all of the damage. purchasing dealer was norm reeves honda , huntington beach,ca , and servicing dealer community chevrolet, burbank ca. the purchasing dealer would not assist me with the repairs after the initial repair which i split the cost of the repairs.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/18/2006 | 2048 | 1 | 09/08/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was a loud knocking noise when the transmission was shifted into drive. all other gears were smooth and quiet. three separate service dealers had inspected the vehicle and were aware of the knocking sound, but informed the contact the noise was common with the vehicle and would diminish with time. computer diagnostics found nothing wrong. the manufacturer was notified. the consumer complained of a vibration when the brakes were applied. the dealer resurfaced the rotors. updated 12/01/06 *jb | |||